David Alton Tillery Jr.

Published 11:09 am Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Mr. David Alton Tillery Jr., 44, passed away on Sun., Oct. 25, 2020, at his home in Perdido.

Mr. Tillery was born in Mobile, grew up in Atmore and had resided in Perdido for the past 12 years. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend. He loved unconditionally and exhibited all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He loved wood working, building furniture, music, playing, singing, studying the bible and Alabama football. He was a member and deacon at the Renovation Ministries in Huxford, was the bass guitar player with the church worship team and the teacher for Wednesday Night Boys Ministry. He was an employee with Masland Carpets with over 20 years of service.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, David Alton (Judy) Tillery Sr. of Atmore; mother and step-father, Freida (Ray) Lowery of Atmore; wife of 22 years, Jessica Coon Tillery of Perdido; two sons, Jonah David (Ansley) Tillery of Perdido and Jett Lynden Tillery of Perdido; his fur baby, “spoiled” Annie-Lou; grandmother, Nell Jeter of Bayou La Batre; one brother, Daniel Tillery of Loxley; one sister, Karen (Chris) McGhee of Atmore; and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.

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Funeral services will be held this Fri., Oct. 30, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lisenby officiating.

Burial will follow at the Sullivan Cemetery.

Visitation will be held tomorrow, Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Fredrick Tillery, Daniel Tillery, Andy Marez, Tony Lassiter Brad Wilson and Mike McGhee.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC of Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.